Posts Tagged ‘Lancaster City’
Help Save the Former Gunzenhauser Bakery
Lancaster is about to lose another unique and interesting historic building. The former Gunzenhauser Bakery on North Prince Street is slated for demolition. We ask concerned citizens to contact the Lancaster City Council and ask for their oversight of this matter. You can contact them via email at: abakay@cityoflancasterpa.gov, aahmed@cityoflancasterpa.gov, jarroyo@cityoflancasterpa.gov, localixte@cityoflancasterpa.gov, fcraig@cityoflancasterpa.gov, jdiaz@cityoflancasterpa.gov, kwalsh@cityoflancasterpa.gov…
Read MoreC. Emlen Urban Architectural Tour in the City of Lancaster: Masonic Hall
Masonic Hall Former Public Office House 5 West King Street 1932 remodel of 1795 original Built in 1795 as a “public office house,” this three-and-one-half-story Georgian brick building housed state and county offices before being purchased by Lancaster City in 1854 to serve as City Hall. In 1931 the municipal offices relocated to 120 North…
Read MoreGone, But Not Forgotten: Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge & Lancaster Courthouse Dome
Gone, But Not Forgotten: Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge & Lancaster Courthouse Dome In 2008, the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County created a calendar series entitled “Gone, but not Forgotten” as a reminder of some things that aren’t here anymore. The Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge and the Lancaster Courthouse Dome were the featured images for December of that year…
Read MoreLancaster County Architectural Styles: Federal
Federal circa 1790 – 1830 The term “Federal” came into popular use in the United States after the Constitution was adopted in 1789, as an expression of pride in the new nation. In architecture, it was applied to what might be called the first American style, which typified the desire for change toward a new…
Read MoreWho was C. Emlen Urban?
For more than 45 years, the prolific Urban created many of the historic landmarks that are fundamental to the beloved character of Lancaster City. This naturally begs the question, who was C. Emlen Urban? Many Lancastrians are unaware of the life-long work of celebrated local architect C. Emlen Urban. His deft eye for design transformed…
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